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Requirements Changes

Effective January 1, 2013

When there is a conflict between two published lists of requirements, such as Boy ScoutRequirements (BSA Publication No. 33216) and a Merit Badge Pamphlet or the Boy ScoutHandbook, the requirements book should be considered to be the controlling document, until anewer edition of Boy Scout Requirements is issued.

A new edition of Boy Scout Requirements ( #33216 - SKU#616334) was released in mid January,2013. The new Boy Scout Requirements booklet has changes to the Second Class, First Class, Star,Life, and Eagle rank requirements, a very minor change to the wording of Joining (Scout)requirement 7, and changes to 21 merit badges, plus the requirements for the 2 new merit badgeswhich were released in 2012 (Kayaking and Search and Rescue). In addition, the AlternateRequirements for Eagle Scout rank were rewritten. The booklet also contains announcementsregarding the new Sustainability merit badge, which will become available later in 2013, and theupcoming (January 1, 2014) change to require Cooking merit badge for the Eagle Scout rank.Although not identified on the Inside Front Cover, the Special Opportunities section includes newinformation on the Morse Code Interpreter Strip, the Cyber Chip, the Nova Awards, and theSupernova Awards, and some revisions in the Religious Emblems listing.

In late 2011, BSA released a new Guide to Advancement, BSA Publication 33088 (SKU 614448),which replaced the former publication 33088 entitled Advancement Committee Policies andProcedures. The Guide to Advancement is the official Boy Scouts of America source onadvancement procedures. A new edition is de out later in 2013.

BSA issued new editions of ALL of the merit badge pamphlets on August 1, 2008. The primarychange to most of the pamphlets was the introduction of color photographs and diagrams, andnew covers. The actual text and requirements, in most cases did not change from the previouseditions. In some cases, however, the new editions do contain new information, and newrequirements. If the copyright date in the new pamphlet is not 2008 or later, the text in the

Boy Scout Advancement Changes - Effective January 1, 2013 http://usscouts.org/usscouts/advance/changes/advchanges13.asp

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pamphlet, including the requirements, did not change, only the cover and illustrations. In addition,two of the old pamphlets, for the Architecture and Landscape Architecture Merit Badges werecombined into a single pamphlet, although the Merit Badges remain separate and distinct fromeach other. Also, one Merit Badge, Auto Mechanics, was renamed to Automotive Maintenance,(and the emblem on the badge was changed). Although a new edition of the Lifesaving meritbadge pamphlet was issued, the requirements did not change. However, the footnote relative toalternative requirements for the Second Class and First Class rank swimming requirements wasdeleted.

The table on the inside back cover lists 6 merit badge pamphlets (Automotive Maintenance, DogCare, Emergency Preparedness, Kayaking, Search and Rescue, and Welding) with a copyrightdate of 2012, and 4 (Astronomy, Gardening, Photography, and Public Speaking) with a copyrightdate of 2013.

The new Kayaking badge and pamphlet was released by BSA, and Scouts could beginearning the badge on June 13, 2012.

The new Search and Rescue badge and pamphlet was released by BSA, and Scoutscould begin earning the badge on August 20 2012.

In addition to the new Sustainability merit badge, BSA has announced plans to release new meritbadges for Game Design, Programming, and Digital Technology (which is to replace theComputers merit badge) at various times during 2013, and five more in 2014 or 2015 (Animation,Signs, Signals and Codes, Multi-Media, Computer Aided Design, and Advanced Computing). Inaddition to the announced major revisions to the Cooking merit badge, a major update to theCycling merit badge is also scheduled for some time in 2013.

RANK CHANGES

Joining (Scout)Second Class

First ClassStarLife

EagleAlternative Requirements for Eagle

Notices about upcoming Merit Badge and Eagle rank changes

CookingSustainability


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NEW Merit Badges

KayakingSearch and Rescue

REVISED Merit Badges

AstronomyAutomotive Maintenance

Bird StudyChess

Citizenship in the CommunityCommunication

Composite MaterialsDog Care

Emergency PreparednessFire Safety

FishingGardening

HikingHome Repair

LawOceanographyOrienteeringPhotography

SafetyWilderness Survival

Wood Carving

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Morse Code Interpreter StripCyber Chip

Nova and Supernova AwardsReligious Awards

Joining (Scout)

A minor wording change was made to requirement 7. The new wording reads as follows:


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Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, motto, and slogan,and the Outdoor Code.

7.

Second Class

Requirements 3e, 3f, and 3g were revised. The new wording reads as follows:

Discuss when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire and a lightweight stove.Discuss the safety procedures for using both.

Explain when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire. At anapproved outdoor location and at an approved time, and usingthe tinder, kindling, and fuel wood from requirement 3d,demonstrate how to build a fire; light the fire, unless prohibitedby local fire restrictions. After allowing the flames to burn safelyfor at least two minutes, safely extinguish the flames withminimal impact to the fire site.

e.

In an approved place and at an approved time, demonstrate how to build a

fire and set Explain when it is appropriate to use a lightweightstove or propane stove. Set up a lightweight stove or propane stove;light the stove, unless prohibited by local fire restrictions.Describe the safety procedures for using these types of stoves.Note: Lighting the fire is not required.

f.

On one campout, plan and cook one hot breakfast or lunch, selecting

foods from the MyPlate food guide pyramid or the current USDAnutrition model. Explain the importance of good nutrition. Tell how totransport, store, and prepare the foods you selected.

g.

3.

First Class

A change was made to requirement 4a. The new wording reads as follows:

Help plan a patrol menu for one campout that includes at least onebreakfast, one lunch, and one dinner and that requires cooking at least

two of the meals. Tell how the menu includes the foods from the MyPlatefood pyramid guide or the current USDA nutrition model and meetsnutritional needs.

a.4.


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Star

A change was made to the introduction to requirement 5. (The list of positions was not changed.)The new wording of the introduction reads as follows:

While a First Class Scout, serve actively in your unit for four months in one ormore of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster

unit leader-assigned leadership project to help the troop your unit):

5.

Life

A change was made to requirement 5. The new wording reads as follows:

While a Star Scout, serve actively in your unit for 6 months in one or more ofthe positions of responsibility listed in requirement 5 for Star Scout (or carry

out a Scoutmaster unit leader-assigned leadership project to help the troop

your unit).

5.

Eagle

Changes were made to requirements 4 and 7. The new wording reads as follows:

While a Life Scout, serve actively in your unit for a period of 6 months in oneor more of the following positions of responsibility:

Boy Scout troop.Patrol leader,assistant seniorpatrol leader,senior patrolleader,Venture patrolleader,troop guide,Order of theArrow trooprepresentative,den chief,

Varsity Scout team.Captain,cocaptain,program manager,squad leader,team secretary,Order of theArrow teamrepresentative,librarian,historianquartermaster,chaplain aide,

Venturing crew / SeaScout ship.

President,vice president,secretary,treasurer,quartermasterhistorianden chief,guideboatswain,boatswain's mate,yeoman,

4.


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scribe,librarian,historian,quartermaster,junior assistantScoutmaster,chaplain aide,instructor,Webmaster, orLeave No Tracetrainer

instructor, orden chief.Webmaster, orLeave No Tracetrainer

purser,storekeeperWebmaster, orLeave No Tracetrainer

Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review. In preparation foryour board of review, prepare and attach to your Eagle Scout RankApplication a statement of your ambitions and life purpose and alisting of positions held in your religious institution, school, camp,community, or other organizations, during which you demonstratedleadership skills. Include honors and awards received during thisservice. (This requirement may be met after age 18; see below.)

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Eagle Scout Rank - Alternative Requirements

The requirements were substantially rewritten, and now read as follows:

The Eagle Scout rank may be achieved by a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or qualified*Venturer or Sea Scout who has a physical or mental disability by completing theApplication for Alternative Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges, No. 512-730, and byqualifying for alternative merit badges. This does not apply to individualrequirements for merit badges as described. Merit badges are awarded only when allrequirements are met as stated. See the Guide to Advancement, topic 10.2.2.3, fordetails.

The physical or mental disability must be of a permanent rather than of a temporarynature (or a disability expected to last more than two years or beyond the 18thbirthday). The application must include a written statement from a qualifiedhealth-care professional related to the nature of the disability. This person may be aphysician, neurologist, psychiatrist, psychologist, etc., or an educationaladministrator as appropriate.

Before applying, he must earn as many of the Eagle-required merit badges aspossible. Any alternatives must present the same challenge and learning level as thosethey replace. Unless the Scout has been approved for registration beyond the age ofeligibility, all merit badges must be completed by the 18th birthday (reference Guideto Advancement, topic 10.1.0.1–10.1.0.2).

Obtain a clear and concise statement related to the nature of the disability from1.


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a qualified health-care professional.The unit leader meets with the candidate and his parent or guardian todetermine the alternative merit badges to replace those impeding hisprogression.

2.

The unit leader, parent or guardian, and the Scout (if possible) preparesupporting letters to accompany the application.

3.

The district and council advancement committees, in turn, review the proposedalternative merit badges. They may choose to speak with the Scout, his parentor guardian, or unit leader. If the council advancement committee approves,then the candidate may start work on the merit badges.Note: In approving the application, the district and council advancementcommittees must utilize the expertise of a health-care professional involved withyouth who have disabilities.

4.

Upon completion of the Eagle Scout rank requirements, using the alternativemerit badges, the candidate appears before a board of review. This approvedapplication must be attached to the Eagle Scout Rank Application.

5.

Following a successful board of review, the council processes both applicationsand forwards them to the national Advancement Team. Local council action onalternative merit badges does not require national approval.

6.

* In order for a Venturer or Sea Scout to be an Eagle candidate, he must haveachieved the First Class rank as a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout.

Cooking Merit Badge to Be Required for Eagle Starting Jan. 1, 2014

Effective Jan. 1, 2014, the Cooking merit badge will be required to obtain the EagleScout rank. Regardless of when a Scout earned the Life rank or began workingtoward Eagle, unless he fulfills all the rank requirements—with the exception of hisboard of review— before Jan. 1, 2014, he must earn the Cooking merit badge tobecome an Eagle Scout.

Note: This means that as of January 1, 2014, the number of "Eagle required" merit badges willbe 13, instead of 12, and the number of "Optional" badges will drop to 8. In addition, this changeto the Eagle required list will result in another change to the footnote to requirement 3 for theStar and Life ranks. Once the Cooking merit badge becomes required, the footnote will be

changed as follows: "* Choose any of the 16 17 required merit badges in the 12 13 categories tofulfill requirement 3."

New Sustainability Merit Badge to Be an Eagle-Required Option

Starting in summer 2013, when the Sustainability merit badge becomes available,those working toward the Eagle Scout rank may choose to earn either theSustainability merit badge OR the Environmental Science merit badge. Earning oneor the other merit badge will be required. Scouts who have already earnedEnvironmental Science may also earn Sustainability, but only one of the two merit


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badges will count as “Eagle-required.” The other may count as an elective meritbadge necessary to reach the total of 21 required merit badges.

Note that this change to the Eagle required list will also result in a change to the footnote torequirement 3 for the Star and Life ranks. Once the Sustainability merit badge becomes

available, that footnote will be changed as follows: "* Choose any of the 15 16 required meritbadges in the 12 categories to fulfill requirement 3."

Kayaking

This is a NEW Merit Badge.

The requirements, pamphlet, and badge were released on the official "Earn Date", when Scoutshad authorization to begin earning the badge, on June 13, 2012.

Note that the first printing of the merit badge pamphlet has a typo in requirement 2, whichincorrectly reads, "Before doing requirements 3 through 9 ..." instead of "3 through 8".

The requirements are as follows:

Do the following:Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounterwhile participating in kayaking activities, including weather and water-related hazards, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent,mitigate, and respond to these hazards.

a.

Review prevention, symptoms, and first-aid treatment for the followinginjuries or illnesses that can occur while kayaking: blisters, cold-watershock and hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, dehydration, sunburn,sprains, and strains.

b.

Review the BSA Safety Afloat policy. Explain to your counselor how thisapplies to kayaking activities.

c.

1.

Before doing requirements 3 through 8, successfully complete the BSAswimmer test: Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth. Level off andswim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes:sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy,resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stopsand must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest byfloating.

2.

Do the following:Review the characteristics of life jackets most appropriate for kayakingand why one must always be worn while paddling. Then demonstrate howto select and fit a life jacket for kayaking.

a.

Review the importance of safety equipment such as a signal device, airflotation bags, extra paddle, sponge, bilge pump, rescue sling, and throwbag.

b.

3.


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Do the following:Name and point out the major parts of a kayak.a.Review the differences in the design between recreational, whitewater,and sea or touring kayaks. Include how length, width, stability, androcker are involved in the design of each type.

b.

Review the advantages and disadvantages of the materials mostcommonly used to make kayaks. Explain the care, maintenance, andstorage of a kayak.

c.

Using the trucker’s hitch and bowline, demonstrate how to secure akayak to a rack on a vehicle or a trailer, or to a rack on land.

d.

4.

Discuss the following:How to choose a kayak paddlea.The different materials from which paddles are made, parts of a paddle,and the care and maintenance of a paddle

b.

5.

Using a properly equipped kayak with an open cockpit, a sit-on-top, or aninflatable kayak, do the following:

Safely capsize and perform a wet exit.a.Reenter the kayak with assistance from a buddy boat.b.Demonstrate a kayak-over-kayak rescue.c.Demonstrate the HELP position.d.Capsize the kayak, swim it, and then paddle to shore, and empty waterfrom the kayak with assistance if needed.

e.

6.

As a solo paddler, use a properly equipped kayak to demonstrate the following:Forward strokea.Backstrokeb.Forward sweepc.Reverse sweepd.Draw strokee.Stern drawf.

7.

As a solo paddler, use a properly equipped kayak to demonstrate the following:Paddle a straight line for 25 yards, make a sharp turn, and return 25yards in a straight line.

a.

Spin or pivot 360 degrees to the right and 360 degrees to the left.b.

Move abeam to the right 10 feet and to the left 10 feet.c.Stop the boat in one boat length.d.Paddle a buoyed course of a length determined by your counselor thatincludes two right and two left turns performed while underway.

e.

8.

Search and Rescue

This is a NEW Merit Badge.

The requirements, pamphlet, and badge were released on the official "Earn Date", when Scoutshad authorization to begin earning the badge, on August 20, 2012.


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The requirements are as follows:

Do the following:Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounterwhile participating in search and rescue (SAR) activities, and what youshould do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to thesehazards.

a.

Discuss first aid and prevention for the types of injuries or illnesses thatcould occur while participating in SAR activities, including: snakebites,dehydration, shock, environmental emergencies such as hypothermia orheatstroke, blisters, and ankle and knee sprains.

b.

1.

Demonstrate knowledge to stay found and prevent yourself from becoming thesubject of a SAR mission.

How does the buddy system help in staying found and safe?a.How can knowledge of the area and its seasonal weather changes affectyour plans?

b.

Explain how the Ten Essentials are similar to a 'ready pack.'c.

2.

Discuss the following with your counselor:The difference between search and rescuea.The difference between PLS (place last seen) and LKP (last known point)b.The meaning of these terms:

AFRCC (Air Force Rescue Coordination Center)1.IAP (Incident Action Plan)2.ICS (Incident Command System)3.Evaluating search urgency4.Establishing confinement5.Scent item6.Area air scent dog7.Briefing and debriefing8.

c.

3.

Find out who in your area has authority for search and rescue and what theirresponsibilities are. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain the officialduties of a search and rescue team.

4.

Complete the training for ICS-100, Introduction to Incident Command System.

Print out the certificate of completion and show it to your counselor. Discusswith your counselor how the ICS compares with Scouting’s patrol method.

5.

Identify four types of search and rescue teams and discuss their use or role withyour counselor. Then do the following:

Interview a member of one of the teams you have identified above, andlearn how this team contributes to a search and rescue operation. Discusswhat you learned with your counselor.

a.

Describe the process and safety methods of working around at least twoof the specialized SAR teams you identified above.

b.

Explain the differences between wilderness, urban, and water SARs.c.

6.

Discuss the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) system, latitude, andlongitude. Then do the following: (add map)

Using a 1:24,000 scale USGS topographic map, show that you can identifya location of your choice using UTM coordinates.

a.

7.


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Using a 1:24,000 scale map, ask your counselor to give you a UTMcoordinate on the map, then identify that location.

b.

Show that you can identify your current location using the UTMcoordinates on your Global Positioning System unit and verify it on a1:24,000 scale map.

c.

Determine a hypothetical place last seen, and point out an area on yourmap that could be used for containment using natural or human-madeboundaries.

d.

Choose a hypothetical scenario, either one presented in this merit badgepamphlet or one created by your counselor. Then do the following:

Complete an incident objectives form for this scenario.a.Complete an Incident Action Plan (IAP) to address this scenario.b.Discuss with your counselor the behavior of a lost person and how thatwould impact your incident action plan (for example, the differencesbetween searching for a young child versus a teen).

c.

After completing 8a–8c, discuss the hypothetical scenario with yourcounselor.

d.

8.

Discuss with your counselor the terms hasty team and hasty search. Then dothe following:

Plan and carry out a practice hasty search—either urban orwilderness—for your patrol or troop. Include the following elements inthe search: clue awareness, evidence preservation, tracking the subject,and locating the subject using attraction or trail sweep.

a.

When it’s over, hold a team debriefing to discuss the hasty search. Discussproblems encountered, successful and unsuccessful tactics, and ideas forimprovement.

b.

9.

Find out about three career or volunteer opportunities in search and rescue.Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for thisprofessional or volunteer position. Discuss this with your counselor, and explainwhy this position might interest you.

10.

Astronomy

Requirements 3b and 9 were revised. The 2011 and 2012 editions of Boy Scout Requirements haddifferent text for requirement 9 than the new merit badge pamphlet. That discrepancy has nowbeen corrected. The revisions are shown below:

Describe the similarities and differences of several types of astronomical

telescopes, including at least one that observes light beyond thevisible part of the spectrum (i.e., radio, X-ray, ultraviolet, orinfrared).

b.3.

List at least three different Find out about three career opportunities inastronomy. Pick the one in which you are most interested and explain how to

prepare for such a career one and find out the education, training, and

9.


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experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor

what courses might be useful for such a career , and explain why thisprofession might interest you.

Automotive Maintenance

Requirement 1 was changed by adding a new item a and labeling the original text as item b. Item8d was deleted and 8e renumbered as 8d. The wording is as shown below.

Do the followingExplain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounterduring automotive maintenance activities, and what you should do toanticipate, help prevent, mitigate, or lessen these hazards.b. Discuss with your counselor the safety equipment, tools, and clothing used whilechecking or repairing a motor vehicle. Use this equipment, tools, and/or clothing(when needed or called for) in meeting the requirements for this merit badge.

a.

1.

Demonstrate how to change the spark plugs in any internal combustion engine (lawnmower, dirt bike, motorcycle).e. Demonstrate how to safely connect jumper cables to your car battery.

d.8.

Bird Study

Requirement 7b was revised, as shown below:

By using a public library, the Internet, or contacting the National Audubon Society,find the name and location of the Christmas Bird Count nearest your home andobtain the results of a recent count.

Explain what kinds of information are collected during the annual event.1.Tell your counselor which species are most common, and explain why thesebirds are abundant.

2.

Tell your counselor which species are uncommon, and explain why these werepresent in small numbers. If the number of birds of these species is decreasing,explain why, and what, if anything, could be done to reverse their decline.

3.

b.7.

Chess

Requirement 3 was revised, and a footnote was added. The changes are as shown below.

Demonstrate to your counselor that you know each of the following. Then,3.


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using Scouting's Teaching EDGE*, teach the following to a someone(preferably another Scout) who does not know how to play chess:

The name of each chess piecea.How to set up a chessboardb.How each chess piece moves, including castling and en passant capturesc.

* You may learn about Scouting’s Teaching EDGE from your unit leader,another Scout, or by attending training.

Citizenship in the Community

Requirement 3a was revised as shown below.

Attend a meeting of your city, or town, or county council or school

board meeting, or; OR attend a municipal; county, or state court session.

a.3.

Communication

Requirements 1a, 1b2, and 8 were revised as shown below.

Do ONE of the following:For one day, keep a log in which you describe your communicationactivities. Keep track of the time and different ways you spendcommunicating, such as talking person-to-person, listening to teachers or

the radio, watching television, using social media, reading books andother print media, and using any electronic communication device.Discuss with your counselor what your log reveals about the importanceof communication in your life. Think of ways to improve yourcommunications skills.

a.

A persuasive argument Be persuaded2.b.

1.

Plan a troop court of honor, campfire program, or an interfaith worshipservice. Have the patrol leaders' council approve it, then write the script andprepare the program. Serve as master of ceremonies.

8.

Composite Materials

Requirement 1 was revised by adding a new item a. Old items 1a and 1b were renumbered asitems 1b and 1c. The revised requirement is shown below.

Do the following:1.


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Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you mayencounter while working with composite materials and what youshould do to anticipate, mitigate and prevent, and respond tothese hazards. Describe the appropriate safety gear and clothingthat should be used when working with composite materials.

a.

a. Explain the precautions that must be taken when handling, storing, anddisposing of resins, reinforcements, and other materials used incomposites. Include in your discussion the importance of health, safety,and environmental responsibility and awareness.

b.

b. Describe what a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is and tell why it isused.

c.

Dog Care

A new requirement 10 was added, which as shown below.

Learn about three career opportunities for working with dogs. Pickone and find out about the education, training, and experiencerequired for this career, and discuss this with your counselor. Tell whythis profession interests you.

10.

Emergency Preparedness

Requirement 2b was revised as shown below.

Make a chart that demonstrates your understanding of each of theaspects of emergency preparedness in requirement 2a (prepare, respond,

recover, mitigate, and prevent) with regard to 10 of the situations listedbelow. You must use situations 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 below in boldface but youmay choose any other five listed here for a total of 10 situations. Discussthis chart with your counselor.

b.2.

Fire Safety

Requirement 7c was revised as shown below.

Demonstrate the safe way to melt wax. how to safely light a candle.Discuss with your counselor how to safely use candles.

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Fishing

Requirement 1 was revised by adding a new item a. Old items 1a-1c were renumbered as items1b-1d, as shown below.

Do the following:

Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you mayencounter while participating in fishing activities, and what youshould do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond tothese hazards.

a.

a. Discuss the prevention of and treatment for the following healthconcerns that could occur while fishing, including cuts, scratches,puncture wounds, insect bites, hypothermia, dehydration, heatexhaustion, heatstroke, and sunburn.

b.

b. Explain how to remove a hook that has lodged in your arm.c.c. Name and explain five safety practices you should always follow whilefishing.

d.

1.

Gardening

New requirements 1 and 6 were added, old requirements 1-4 were renumbered as 2-5 and oldrequirements 5-6 were renumbered as 7-8. Also, a change was made to the wording of (new)requirement 3, and a new item 8e was added. The revised requirements are shown below.

Do the following:

Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards associated withgardening and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent,mitigate, and respond to these hazards.

a.

Discuss the prevention of and treatment for health concerns thatcould occur while gardening, including cuts, scratches, puncturewounds, insect bites, anaphylactic shock, heat reactions, andreactions from exposure to pesticides and fertilizers.

b.

1.

1. Do the following:Grow six vegetables, three from seeds and three from seedlings, throughharvesting.

a.

Grow six flowers, three from seeds and three from seedlings, throughflowering.

b.

2.

2. Give the food nutritional value of the following:Three root or tuber crops.a.Three vegetables that bear above the ground.b.Three fruits.c.

3.

3. Test 100 garden seeds for germination. Determine the percentage of seeds4.


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that germinate. Explain why you think some did not germinate.4. Visit your county extension agent’s office, local university agriculturalcollege, nursery, or a botanical garden or arboretum. Report on what youlearned.

5.

Explain to your counselor how and why honeybees are used inpollinating food crops and the problems that face the bee populationtoday. Discuss what the impact to humanity would be if there were nopollinators.

6.

5. Identify five garden pests (insects, diseased plants). Recommend twosolutions for each pest. At least one of the two solutions must be an organicmethod.

7.

6. Do ONE of the following:Build a compost bin and maintain it for 90 days.a.Build a vermipost bin (worm compost bin) and maintain it for 90 days.b.Build a hydroponic garden containing three vegetables or herbs, or threeornamental plants. Maintain this garden through harvest or flowering, orfor 90 days.

c.

Build one water garden, either in a container (at least 12 by 6 inches and6 inches deep), or in the ground as a small, decorative pond no largerthan 6 by 3 feet and 24 inches deep. Maintain the water garden for 90days.

d.

Prepare a honey super for use on a hive or colony. Remove afilled honey super from the hive or colony and prepare the honeyfor sale.

e.

8.

Hiking

Changes were made to requirements 5 and 6, as shown below.

Take five hikes, each on a different day, and each of at least ten continuous

miles. You may stop for as many short rest periods as needed, as well asone meal, during each hike, but not for an extended period (example:overnight). Prepare a hike plan for each hike.*

5.

Take a hike of 20 continuous miles in one day following a hike plan you have

prepared. You may stop for as many short rest periods as needed, aswell as one meal, but not for an extended period (example: overnight) *

6.

Home Repairs

Changes were made to requirements 1 and 6b, as shown below.


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Do the following:Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you mayencounter while working on home repairs and what you shoulddo to anticipate, mitigate and prevent, and respond to thesehazards. Describe the appropriate safety gear and clothing thatshould be used when working on home repairs.

a.

Discuss general precautions related to home repairs. Name at least 10 safepractices that every home repairer should exercise.

b.

1.

Repair or replace damaged tile, or linoleum, or vinyl flooring.2.6.

Law

Changes were made to requirement 11, including new items e, f, g, and h, as shown below.

Discuss with your counselor the importance of TWO of the following areas of

the law that have recently emerged and are still developing:Environmental lawa.Computers and the Internetb.Copyright and the Internetc.Space travel and satellites orbiting the earthd.

Patentse.

Biotechnologyf.

Privacy lawg.

International lawh.

11.

Oceanography

Changes were made to requirement 7a and 8b2, as shown below.

Make a plankton net*. Tow the net by a dock, wade with it, hold it in a

current, or tow it from a rowboat*. Do this for about 20 minutes. Save thesample. Examine it under a microscope or high-power glass. Identify thethree most common types of plankton in the sample.

a.7.

Visit one of the following: (1) an oceanographic research ship, or (2)

an oceanographic institute, marine laboratory, or marineaquarium. Write a 500-word report about your visit.

2.b.8.

Orienteering


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A change was made to requirement 6c, as shown below.

Explain the following terms and tell when you would use them: attack

point, collecting feature, catching feature, aiming off, contouring,reading ahead, handrail, relocation, rough versus fine orienteering.

c.6.

Photography

Changes were made to requirement 3, as shown below.

Discuss with your counselor the differences between a film camera and a digitalcamera. List at least five advantages and five disadvantages of using a digital

camera versus using a film camera. Describe how computer software allowsyou to make adjustments to a digital photograph after it is taken.

3.

Safety

Changes were made to requirement 6, a new requirement 7 was added, and old requirement 7was renumbered as 8. The revisions are as shown below.

Plan and complete a safety project approved by your counselor for your home,school, place of worship , place of employment, or community. Include in yourplan an explanation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's AdvisorySystem and appropriate actions to take for each threat level.

6.

Explain what the National Terrorism Advisory System is and how youwould respond to each threat level.

7.

7. Learn about three career opportunities in the field of safety. Pick one careerand find out the education, training, and experience required for thisprofession. Discuss this choice with your counselor, and explain why thisprofession might interest you.

8.

Wilderness Survival


Do the following:Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely toencounter while participating in wilderness survival activities,and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, or

a.

1.


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lessen these hazardsShow that you know first aid for and how to prevent injuries or illnesseslikely to occur in backcountry settings, including hypothermia, heatreactions, frostbite, dehydration, blisters, insect stings, tick bites, andsnakebites.

b.

Wood Carving


Do the following:Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely toencounter while wood carving, and what you should do toanticipate, help prevent, mitigate, or lessen these hazards.

a.

Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occurwhile wood carving, including minor cuts and scratches and splinters.

b.

1.

Morse Code Interpreter Strip

The requirements for the Morse Code Interpreter Strip was added, as shown below.

Youth and adults may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of Morse Code by:

Carrying on a five-minute conversation in Morse Code at a speed of at least fivewords per minute.

1.

Copying correctly a two-minute message sent in Morse Code at a minimum offive words per minute. Copying means writing the message down as it isreceived.

2.

Sending a 25-word written document in Morse Code at a minimum of fivewords per minute.

3.

Cyber Chip

The Boy Scout level requirements for the Cyber Chip program were added, as shown below.

Requirements for Grades 6-8

Read and sign the Level II Internet Safety Pledge from NetSmartz. (BSA CyberChip green card)

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Write and sign a personalized contract with your parent or guardian thatoutlines rules for using the computer and mobile devices, including what youcan download, what you can post, and consequences for inappropriate use.

2.

Watch the video “Tracking Teresa,” along with two additional videos of yourchoosing, to see how friends can help each other to stay safe online.(www.netsmartz.org/scouting)

3.

As an individual or with your patrol, use the EDGE method and mini lessons toteach Internet safety rules, behavior, and “netiquette” to your troop or anotherpatrol. You are encouraged to use any additional material and information youhave researched. Each member of the patrol must have a role and present partof the lesson. (www.netsmartz.org/scouting)

4.

Discuss with your unit leader the acceptable standards and practices for usingallowed electronic devices, such as phones and games, at your meetings andother Scouting events.

5.

Requirements for Grades 9-12

Read and sign the Level II Internet Safety Pledge. (BSA Cyber Chip greencard)

1.

Write and sign a personalized contract with your parent or guardian thatoutlines rules for using the computer and mobile devices, including what youcan download, what you can post, and consequences for inappropriate use.

2.

With your parent’s permission, “like” the Boy Scouts of America page onFacebook.

3.

Watch three “Real-Life Story” videos to learn the impact on teens.(www.netsmartz.org/scouting)

4.

As an individual or patrol, use the EDGE method and the Teen Volunteer Kitto teach Internet safety rules, behavior, and “netiquette” to your troop oranother patrol. You are encouraged to use any additional material andinformation you have researched. Each member of the patrol must have a roleand present part of the lesson. (www.netsmartz.org/scouting)

5.

Discuss with your unit leader the acceptable standards and practices for usingallowed electronic devices such as phones and games at your meetings and

other Scouting events.

6.

Note: All Cyber Chips will expire annually. Each Scout will need to “recharge” thechip by going back to the NetSmartz Recharge area. This space will hold newinformation, news, and a place for the Scout to recommit to net safety and netiquette.Then, with the unit leader, the Scout can add the new date to the Cyber Chip card orcertificate.

Nova and Supernova Awards for Boy Scouts


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Information about the Nova and Supernova Awards program was added, as shown below.

Nova Awards for Boy Scouts

The Nova awards are available to all Boy Scouts and are optional. Requirementsmust be completed while registered as a Boy Scout and before turning age 18. Thereare four Boy Scout Nova awards (Shoot!, Start Your Engines!, Whoosh!, Designed toCrunch)—one for each STEM area—and a Scout can earn all four. Completion ofany Nova award earns a Boy Scout the right to wear the Nova award patch.Completion of each additional STEM Nova award is recognized by a pi (π) pin placedon the patch. Each award builds on the STEM-related topic, involves hands-onactivities, and often includes a field trip.

Supernova Awards

The Supernova awards recognize superior achievement in the STEM fields andrequire significantly more effort by the Boy Scout than the Nova awards. The twoSupernova awards are available to all Boy Scouts who have achieved the rank of FirstClass.

The Dr. Bernard Harris Supernova Bronze Award requires the Scout to have earnedany three of the four Boy Scout Nova awards. The Thomas Edison Supernova SilverAward requires completion of the fourth Boy Scout Nova award in addition to theHarris Award as a prerequisite. For the Supernova awards, a mentor, who serves muchlike a merit badge counselor, is required.

For complete requirements and more information about the Nova and Supernovaawards, refer to the Boy Scout Nova Awards Guidebook, or go towww.scouting.org/stem.aspx.

Religious Emblems

Changes were made to the list of religious emblems available to Boy Scouts and to the contactinformation for some of those emblems. Note that some of these awards are also available toVarsity Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts.

Rather than list the changes here, see the Religious Emblems listing for Boy Scouts (and VarsityScouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts) on this site for the current lists of emblems and contactinformation.

Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts

This analysis was prepared as a service to Scouts and Scouters nationwidePaul S. Wolf

Secretary


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